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Transportation Secretary Blames Democrats for Airline Chaos

10/26/2025

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Democrats caused airline disruptions tied to the government shutdown.
Duffy accused Democrats of pushing for a shutdown to extend healthcare to undocumented immigrants.
Air traffic controllers are financially strained, with many taking side jobs.
Duffy warned that staffing shortages have increased delays from 5% to 53%.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's administration highlighted Republican failures to fund SEPTA amid aging rail cars.

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Democrats caused airline disruptions tied to the government shutdown.
Duffy accused Democrats of pushing for a shutdown to extend healthcare to undocumented immigrants.
Air traffic controllers are financially strained, with many taking side jobs.
Duffy warned that staffing shortages have increased delays from 5% to 53%.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's administration highlighted Republican failures to fund SEPTA amid aging rail cars.